Protective sleeping bag

ABSTRACT

A sleeping bag for an isolated and hygienic sleeping environment. The sleeping bag having a proximal end and a distal end. The sleeping bag includes a base sheet that extends along the length of the sleeping bag. The proximal end of the sleeping bag is configured as a pillow housing having an opening for receiving a pillow. A top sheet extends from the distal end up to near the pillow housing forming a bag. a cover sheet that extends from the top sheet and folds over the top sheet. Corners of the cover sheet can have a fastener that can be coupled to opposite side edges of the base sheet. A pouch coupled to the distal end such as the sleeping bag can be rolled into the pouch.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to the U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/705,419, filed on Jun. 26, 2020, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to bedding, and more particularly the present invention relates to a sleeping bag.

BACKGROUND

Good sleep is essential for healthy life and a good sleeping environment is essential for good sleep. Bedding plays an important role in a good sleeping environment. First and most important, the bedding should be clean and hygienic. It is common that during travel or sleeping in shared beds, a person may have to use unhygienic beddings. Besides hygiene, a person may be allergic to certain materials of the bedding. Also, the bedding may affect skin and hairs, such as rubbing off coatings on the skin or frizzy hair after sleep. Sometimes, a person may be wearing make-up or had a skin treatment, such as a tan spray, and desires that the bedding does not ruin the make-up or skin treatment. Bodily oils or massage oils can be absorbed by cotton bed sheets. The skin treatment may also stain the bedding. Thus, a need is there for a sleeping bag that can provide a hygienic and isolated sleeping environment.

Sleeping bags are known in the art. These are usually designed for the outdoors and made from thick material. Sleeping bags are generally made for normal temperature, cold, and extremely cold temperature usage. A sleeping bag for a cold climate cannot be used in warm weather. The sleeping bag for normal weather feels warm because of the thick material. Additionally, the material of the known sleeping bags is not skin-friendly and affects the skin or any coatings on the skin. Prior art sleeping bags are cumbersome, heavy, difficult to carry, unroll, or rolled back for storage.

Thus, a desire is there for a sleeping bag that is devoid of the above drawbacks of the prior art sleeping bags and provides an isolated and hygienic sleeping environment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary of one or more embodiments of the present invention in order to provide a basic understanding of such embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated embodiments and is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of all embodiments nor delineate the scope of any or all embodiments. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more embodiments in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The principal object of the present invention is therefore directed to a sleeping bag that provides a hygienic sleeping environment.

It is another object of the present invention that the sleeping bag is a one-piece sleeping bag that can be folded in a pouch.

It is still another object of the present invention that the pouch is a part of the sleeping bag.

It is yet another object of the present invention that the sleeping bag provides a comfortable sleep.

It is a further object of the present invention that the sleeping bag is compact and easy to carry.

It is still a further object of the present invention that the sleeping bag can be quickly and easily folded and unfolded.

It is an additional object of the present invention that the sleeping bag can be used with other beddings.

It is still an additional object of the present invention that the material of the sleeping bag is neutral on skin and hairs.

It is yet an additional object of the present invention that the sleeping bag can be easily cleaned.

It is yet a further object of the present invention that the sleeping bag prevents staining of the bedding.

In one aspect, disclosed is a sleeping bag for the isolated and hygienic sleeping environment. The sleeping bag having a proximal end and a distal end. The sleeping bag includes a base sheet that extends along the length of the sleeping bag. The proximal end of the sleeping bag configured as a pillow housing having an opening for receiving a pillow. A top sheet having a long segment and a short segment, the long segment of the top sheet extends from the distal end up to near the pillow housing. The long segment is at its three edges bonded with the three edges of the base sheet forming a bag. The short segment can fold over the long sheet. Corners of the short segment can have a fastener that can be coupled to opposite side edges of the base sheet. A pouch coupled to the distal end such as the sleeping bag can be rolled into the pouch.

In one aspect, the sleeping bag can be made of faux silk or any similar material that is neutral to the skin and hairs.

These and other objects and advantages of the embodiments herein and the summary will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures, which are incorporated herein, form part of the specification and illustrate embodiments of the present invention. Together with the description, the figures further explain the principles of the present invention and to enable a person skilled in the relevant arts to make and use the invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a protective sleeping bag, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a person sleeping in the sleeping bag of FIG. 1, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the sleeping bag of FIG. 1, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a magnified view of a pouch of the sleeping bag shown in FIG. 1, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Subject matter will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which show, by way of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments. Subject matter may, however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any exemplary embodiments set forth herein; exemplary embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, a reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, the subject matter may be embodied as methods, devices, components, or systems. The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.

The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Likewise, the term “embodiments of the present invention” does not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage or mode of operation.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of embodiments of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising,”, “includes” and/or “including”, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

The following detailed description includes the best currently contemplated mode or modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention will be best defined by the allowed claims of any resulting patent.

Disclosed is a sleeping bag that is compact and portable and can be easily carried. The sleeping bag is ideally suited for home use, travel, and sleeping in shared beds. The disclosed sleeping bag can be easily rolled into an attached pouch for storage. The sleeping bag can provide an isolated and hygienic sleeping environment.

Referring to FIG. 1-3, which shows a top-perspective view of the sleeping bag 100. The sleeping bag can have a proximal end and a distal end. A base sheet 110 can extend along the length of the sleeping bag. The length of the sleeping bag can be varied based on the age and height of the user. The proximal end of the sleeping bag 100 can have a pillow housing 120. The pillow housing can be made by folding the base sheet. Alternatively, a separate sheet of the size of the pillow housing can be coupled to the base sheet forming the pillow housing. Three sides of the pillow housing can be sewn/bonded while the fourth side can form an opening for receiving a pillow. The opening can be on the left or right side of the sleeping bag. FIG. 3 shows the opening 310 of the pillow housing that opens on the side of the sleeping bag. Any standard-size pillow can be easily inserted into the pillow housing.

A top sheet 130 bonds with the base sheet 110 to form the bag. The top sheet 130 can extends from the distal end of the sleeping bag up to near the pillow housing. Three edges of the top sheet 130 can bond with the three edges of the base sheet 110 to form the bag. Three edges include a bottom edge, a left edge, and a right edge. The front edge of the top sheet near the pillow housing is not bonded and forms an opening of the bag. A person can enter the sleeping bag through this opening. The top sheet can be sewn or bonded with the base sheet.

A cover sheet 140 can extend from the front edge of the top sheet 130. The cover sheet 140 can fold over the top sheet, such as to sandwich bedding like a blanket between the cover sheet 140 and the top sheet 130. The length of the cover sheet 140 can be about a quarter length of the top sheet. Corners of the cover sheet 140 can have first fasteners 150 that can be fastened to the second fastener 160. The second fasteners 160 can extend from the base sheet and allows the cover sheet 140 to removably coupled with the base sheet 110. In one case, the first fasteners and the second fasteners can be cords. FIGS. 1 and 2 show the cords as the first fastener and the second fastener. In one case, the cover sheet and the top sheet can be continuous. Alternatively, the cover sheet can be bonded to the front edge of the top sheet along the periphery of the opening of the bag.

A pouch 170 can also be provided at the distal end. FIG. 1 shows pouch 170 at the left side corner of the distal end of the sleeping bag 100. FIG. 4 shows a magnified view of pouch 170. The pouch can have a rear wall and front wall. The rear wall of the pouch can be bonded to the base sheet. The pouch can be bonded/sewn to the base sheet or the base sheet can be continued to form the pouch. FIG. 4 shows the pouch opening 400 through which the sleeping bag can be rolled and inserted into the pouch. The sleeping bag in the pouch can be compact for storage and transport.

FIG. 2 shows a person 200 sleeping in the disclosed sleeping bag 100. Pillow is inserted in the pillow housing 120 for providing a comfortable position to the head and neck. The pillow housing can fully cover the pillow thus preventing any contact of the person 200 with the pillow. A blanket 210 can also be seen in FIG. 2 covering the person for warmth. The cover sheet 140 can be seen folded over a portion of the blanket 210, such as to prevent any contact between person 200 and the blanket 210. Thus, the disclosed sleeping bag can provide an isolated and hygienic sleeping environment. The person sleeping in the disclosed sleeping bag 100 does not comes in contact with the bedding either the bed sheet, pillow, or blanket.

The disclosed sleeping bag can be made from a breathable material that can be neutral to the skin and hair. The material may not rub off or absorb any coatings of the body or bodily secretions. Moreover, the material can be lubricious that smoothens the rubbing of the body with the sleeping bag. In one case, faux silk can be used that does not absorb skin coatings like spray tanning on the body. Spray tanning composition including dihydroxyacetone (DHA) are known. Faux silk is a polyester can keep the tan and other skincare products from absorbing off the skin into bedding. Oil coatings or secretions may also not absorb by the disclosed sleeping bag. Being neutral to hairs, no frizzy hairs in the morning. The hairstyling may be preserved substantially while sleeping. An isolated environment provided by the sleeping bag prevents soiling or staining of the beddings from bodily coatings or secretions. The coating can be make-up, massage oils, lotions, and body cosmetics. The disclosed sleeping bag can be made of a material that prevent staining of bedsheets from skin care products including the spray tanning cosmetics.

While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above-described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A protective sleeping bag comprises: a base sheet having a proximal end and a distal end; the proximal end of the base sheet configured as a pillow housing, the pillow housing having an opening for receiving a pillow; a top sheet extends from the distal end up to near the pillow housing, the top sheet having a front edge, a rear edge, a left edge, and a right edge, the rear, left, and right edges are bonded to the base sheet to form a bag, the front edge is adjacent the pillow housing and forms an opening of the bag; and a cover sheet extends from the front edge of the top sheet and folds over the top sheet, the cover sheet configured to sandwich a bedding between the cover sheet and the top sheet.
 2. The protective sleeping bag according to claim 1, wherein the sleeping bag further comprises: a pouch having a front wall and a rear wall, the rear coupled to the base sheet near its distal end, the pouch configured to receive the sleeping bag in a folded state.
 3. The protective sleeping bag according to claim 1, wherein the top sheet and the cover sheet are integral.
 4. The protective sleeping bag according to claim 1, wherein the cover sheet is having fasteners at its corners, the fasteners are configured to couple to edges of the base sheet for securing the cover sheet to the base sheet.
 5. The protective sheet according to claim 1, wherein the protective sleeping bag is made of material that is neutral to skin and hairs.
 6. The protective sheet according to claim 5, wherein the material is faux silk.
 7. The protective sheet according to claim 1, wherein the bedding is a blanket.
 8. A method for using a sleeping bag for an isolated and hygienic sleeping environment, the method comprises the steps of: providing a sleeping bag, the protective sleeping bag comprises: a base sheet having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the base sheet configured as a pillow housing, the pillow housing having an opening for receiving a pillow, a top sheet extends from the distal end up to near the pillow housing, the top sheet having a front edge, a rear edge, a left edge, and a right edge, the rear, left, and right edges are bonded to the base sheet to form a bag, the front edge is adjacent the pillow housing and forms an opening of the bag, and a cover sheet extends from the front edge of the top sheet and folds over the top sheet, the cover sheet configured to sandwich a blanket between the cover sheet and the top sheet; inserting the pillow in the pillow housing; covering the blanket on the top sheet; and covering the cover sheet on the blanket, wherein a portion of the blanket is sandwiched between the cover sheet and the top sheet, the cover sheet forms a barrier between a person in the sleeping bag and the blanket.
 9. The method according to claim 8, wherein the sleeping bag further comprises: a pouch having a front wall and a rear wall, the rear coupled to the base sheet near its distal end, the pouch configured to receive the sleeping bag in a folded state.
 10. The method according to claim 8, wherein the top sheet and the cover sheet are integral.
 11. The method according to claim 8, wherein the cover sheet is having fasteners at its corners, the fasteners configured to couple to edges of the base sheet for securing the cover sheet to the base sheet, the method further comprises the steps of: upon covering the cover sheet, securing the fasteners to the base sheet.
 12. The method according to claim 8, wherein the protective sleeping bag is made of material that is neutral to skin and hairs.
 13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the material is faux silk.
 14. The method according to claim 11, wherein the fasteners are cords.
 15. A method for preventing absorption of skin tanning composition from the skin, the method comprising the step of: providing a bedding made of faux silk polyester that does not absorb the skin tanning composition, the skin tanning composition including dihydroxyacetone, the bedding comprises: a base sheet having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the base sheet configured as a pillow housing, the pillow housing having an opening for receiving a pillow, a top sheet extends from the distal end up to near the pillow housing, the top sheet having a front edge, a rear edge, a left edge, and a right edge, the rear, left, and right edges are bonded to the base sheet to form a bag, the front edge is adjacent the pillow housing and forms an opening of the bag, and a cover sheet extends from the front edge of the top sheet and folds over the top sheet, the cover sheet configured to sandwich a blanket between the cover sheet and the top sheet.
 16. The method according to claim 15, wherein the method further comprises the steps of: inserting the pillow in the pillow housing; covering the blanket on the top sheet; and covering the cover sheet on the blanket, wherein a portion of the blanket is sandwiched between the cover sheet and the top sheet, the cover sheet forms a barrier between a person in the bedding and the blanket. 